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ANNOUNCEMENTS

MORNING MASS: Effective
Monday, November 11, 2013 weekday mass, Monday
through Friday and the Tuesday Communion Service
will relocate to the Adoration Chapel and Kolbe
Shrine. This is an energy saving move to
conserve on heating the churches.

PLEASE NOTE

All rectories will be closed on Monday, January
20th in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr.
Holiday.

Jesus said,“As the Father
loves me, so I also love you” and “This I command
you: love one another.” (John 15) It’s
the ultimate love story. Jesus also says in
this way his joy will be in us and our joy will be
complete. This love applies to any way of life
we are called to follow: married life, single
life, ordained or religious life. Each
requires us to love one another as God loves us.
Let us pray that each of us accepts God’s invitation
to find our complete joy.
Office of Vocation Awareness @ 585-461-2890, http.//dor.org/index.cfm/vocations/,
or by
e-mail: vocations@dor.org

CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL

CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL
(CMA) letters should have been received
by every registered parishioner.
Hopefully you have had time to review
the materials contained in the mailing.
The theme of this year’s campaign is “We
are God’s Helping Hands.” The CMA
affords each of us an opportunity to
support the larger Church so that it can
meet real needs throughout the Diocese.
Your support enables the Church to be
responsive and caring. Please be
generous in your response. Every gift
is needed and important! If it is
easier, you can make your gift at
www.dor.org; you can also pay your
pledge in six installments. Pledge
forms, which can be put in the
collection or mailed directly to the
Diocese, are available in the back of
Church. Please pray for the success of
our efforts.

FINANCIAL FRAUD & ABUSE
HOTLINE

The Diocese of Rochester has
established a financial fraud and
financial hotline to report concerns
related to financial fraud and abuse
at the Pastoral Center, parishes,
schools and/or agencies.

Anonymous calls can be made to the
hotline at 585 328-3228, ext.
1266 (toll-free to 1-800-388-7177,
ext. 1266). Reports also
may be made in writing to:
Internal Audit Department, Diocese
of Rochester, 1150 Buffalo Road,
Rochester, NY 14624.

GRIEF & BEREAVEMENT CARE

Grief & Bereavement Care Group
Workshop, sponsored by the Spiritual
Care Department of Auburn Memorial
Hospital will take place on the second Tuesday of each month at 9:00
am. These gatherings will
take place in the Medical Staff
Conference Room on the third floor
just outside of the CCU area off
Third Memorial. Bring in your
parking ticket to be validated.
For more information, call Deacon
John Tomandal at 729-4668 or
Jotomandl@auburnhospital.org.

CATHOLIC RADIO

Catholic Radio is now in our region. WTMI The
Station of the Cross - 88.7 FM Fleming/Syr.
Good Praise, Radio mass at 8:00 am, Papal updates
and Roman Catholic News!

ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL

St. Joseph School needs your help! The School
collects labels from various food products and
receives money from the corporations who sponsor
these programs to purchase needed items for the
school. The following are the labels you can
help collect and drop off.

Box Tops for Education - labels from General
Mills, Kleenex and Hefty Products, Avery Office
Products, and Progresso Soups.
Campbell Soup - labels for education-please
cut the UPC symbol & the Campbell's icon together on
the side of the product.
Tyson Project A+ labels - please cut the
entire A+ label on most Tyson frozen products.
The school no longer collects Top's receipts.

RENTAL

If your are looking for a place to rent or know of
someone looking for a place to rent for a special
occasion, Nacca Hall and the Parish Center at St.
Francis of Assisi Church are available. Please
contact the parish office for more information.
Parishioners in good standing can rent the
facilities at a substantially reduced rate.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

Do you like to crochet? Maybe this ministry is
one you would like to consider joining. This
group meets to pray for and make shawls for members
of our Faith Community. Their beautiful handy
works brightens the days and weeks of the people
receiving them as well as warming both body and
spirits. If you think you would like to join
this ministry under the leadership of Teresa
Hoercher, please call Holy Family Rectory at
252-9576 for more information. Thank you for
all you do for our Faith Community.

MERCY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER

Mercy Health and Rehabilitation Center is looking
for transporters for their PT/OT Department.
Just a few hours a week would be a great help.
Mercy Rehab is looking for Eucharistic Minister
volunteers to distribute Communion to the residents
during the week. We could really use the help.
Please call 253-0351 ext. 310 for more information.

MATTHEW HOUSE

Volunteer Opportunities at Matthew House.
Please join with us in a most meaningful mission, as
we serve the terminally ill. Please help us
provide tender loving care in the peaceful home-like
environment at Matthew House. No experience
necessary, just a little time to spare and the hear
to make a difference. Orientation and training
provided. Please call Matthew House at
252-2052.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

CAYUGA/SENECA COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY

Cayuga/Seneca Community Action Agency needs
volunteers for their Head Start and Free Clothing
programs. Volunteering at Head Start is easy
and fun and makes a huge difference in many
children's lives. Volunteering at Free Clothing
helps to get donations from generous community
members into the hands of hundreds of families who
need them. Please call 252-0038 for more
information and to sign up to help!

USED CLOTHING DROP-OFF BOX

It is that time of year when we put away our winter
clothes and dig out the summer clothes. As you
empty drawers and closets, please consider donating
those gently worn items to the St. Pauly Box at
Sacred Heart or Saint Ann's. Those items you
no longer want to wear can be used to help those in
need here in the USA and in 3rd World Countries.

Jesus,
in the distressing disguise of the poor
and vulnerable, shows up regularly at
the door of Catholic Charities of the
Finger Lakes, looking for kindness,
encouragement and help in making ends
meet. Would you be willing to greet Him
at the door? Catholic Charities is
looking for people willing to volunteer
at least once a week to serve as a
receptionist and to help with light
office duties, and also for people
willing to help clean the office space
once a week. Your presence will help
ensure that we can serve Jesus with
dignity and kindness. If you are willing
to take on either of those
responsibilities, or would like to learn
more, please call Deb at the Auburn
office of Catholic Charities, located at
134 East Genesee Street, at
315-253-2222, ext. 101.

MERCY HEALTH
AND REHABILITATION CENTER

Mercy
Health and Rehabilitation Center is
looking for transporters for their PT/OT
Department. Just a few hours a
week would be a great help. Please
call 253-0351 ext. 310 for more
information.

FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTIONS AT STS. MARY

& MARTHA PARISH AT HYACINTH

Confession 8-8:30 am, Rosary 8:30 am,
Mass 9:00 am, Exposition of the Blessed
Sacrament, Prayers to the Sacred Heart
of Jesus, Adoration of the Blessed
Sacrament concluded with Divine Mercy at
3:00 pm - February 7, March
7, April 4, May 2, June 6, July 4,
August 1, September 5, October 3,
November 7, and December 5, 2014.

FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS AT

STS. MARY & MARTHA PARISH AT ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI

Confession 8-8:30 am, Rosary 8:30 am, Mass 9:00 am,
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Prayers to the
Immaculate Heart of Mary, Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament –
February 8, March 8, April 5,
May 3, June 7, July 5, August 2,
September 6, October 4, November 8, and December
6,
2014.

SAINT MARY'S CHURCH

Coffee Houron 1st Sunday of the
month following 9:45 am Mass.

STEPHEN MINISTRY

Certainly, in the life of every family,
there are many moments of frustration
and disappointments. For those who
are lucky enough to live in the presence
of a close-knit caring clan, the rewards
far outweigh the frustrations.
That's why we pray fervently for our
family members, and why we love them
despite their faults. Your family
is God's gift to you. That little
band is a priceless treasure on
temporary loan from the Father above.
"Be devoted to one another in brotherly
love. Honor one another above
yourselves" (Romans 12:10) Hold your
family close. Going through a
difficult time" Contact our
Stephen Ministry at 246-3440. Let
a trained Stephen Minster help you, in
total confidentially, for as long as it
takes. Strive for an ongoing
Christmas; the best ever

CATHOLIC SHOP OF HOLY FAMILY

The Gift Shoppe will be open the weekend
of January 18/19 and January 25/26.
If you need anything in the meantime,
you can always call either Sally
Corcoran at 497-3734 or Sandy Lent at
253-3639. Bottles and cans
collection is next weekend.

HOSPICE OF THE FINGER LAKES

Hospice of the Finger Lakes announces the opening of
the Friends of Hospice Thrift Shop located at 17
Nelson Street in room #7 of the Willard Chapel.
The shop is open on Wednesday from 1:00 -
4:00 pm and Thursday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. The shop is also accepting donations during these
hours. Acceptable donations include small
items of furniture, gently used women's, men's and
children's brand name clothing, home decor, antiques
and collectibles. For more information about
the Shop or any questions about the work of Hospice,
please call 253-2733.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES

Catholic Charities of the Finger Lakes, Auburn
office is seeking volunteers to assist staff with
answering telephones, making copies, filing,
cleanings, and snow shoveling. Volunteers are
needed Monday through Friday. The office is
open between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm so any blocks of
time you may have to volunteer would be appreciated.
Please call Mandy O'Donovan at 253-2222 ext. 101 if
you are interested in learning more about this
opportunity.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES - GET INVOLVED.

Literacy Volunteers is recruiting volunteers to be
trained as Basic Literacy and ESL (English as a s
Second Language) tutors. If you can read and
are committed to helping an individual learn to
read, write or speak English, you can become a
Literacy Volunteer Tutor. Participants do NOT
need to have teaching experience or speak another
language in order to tutor in the program. Be
part of the solution. Getting involved with
Literacy Volunteers of Cayuga County promises to be
one of the most fulfilling experiences you will ever
have. Call us at (315) 253-5241.

NEW YORK STATE LONG-TERM CARE

The New York State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program
seeks volunteers to visit Nursing Homes, Assisted
Living residences and Adult Homes. Ombudsman
are committed to advocate for senior citizens and
other adults in facilities to ensure that Resident's
rights are promoted and that unmet needs and
complaints are handled and resolved efficiently.
To become certified volunteers must complete 36
hours of training which will be held at Auburn
Community Hospital. For more information
please call Options For Independence at 255-3447
ext. 320.

CELL
PHONES

Donate your
inactive cell phones (no accessories, chargers, etc.
just the cell phone and battery). Sacred
Heart and Saint Ann Churches are collecting old
cell phones. In the back of the Churches you
will find a box for Used Cell Phones.

PIEROGI

Pierogies
will be sold on Fridays at the St.
Hyacinth Parish Center from 10:00 am
to 4:00 pm. The cost is $6.50
per dozen. To order call 252-9547.
Only on Thursdays until noon or
Fridays until sold out.

HOLY FAMILY
CLOTHES CLOSET

Holy
Family Clothes Closet has a real need
for blankets, sheets, towels and
washcloths. Anything you can
donate is very much appreciated as our
linen cupboard is bare. Please use
the green and white Drop Box next to the
school building at your convenience.
Thank you very much.

2013-2014
HEAP HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The
Home Energy assistance program (HEAP) is
a federally funded energy program
intended to provide assistance to
low income households. The
2013-2014 HEAP Season is scheduled to
open November 18, 2013, at which time
the Regular Benefit will be the only
benefit available to income eligible
Households for 2013.

The
Emergency Component of the 2013-2014
HEAP is scheduled to open on January 2,
2014.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be no
other HEAP benefits available between
the Regular HEAP Benefit opening
November 18, 2013 and the Emergency
Component opening January 2, 2014.

If you
have any questions, please contact The
Cayuga County Department of Health and
Human Services - HEAP Office at
253-1305.

YOUR HELP IS
OUR HOPE

Chapel
House, the only homeless shelter for me
in Cayuga County needs your help because
volunteers are what keep the hope alive.
Chapel House needs men and women, you
and old. You will work in teams of
two so volunteer on your own or come
with your spouse, a colleague or a
friend. Sign up for as many hours
you like or as little as four hours a
month. We will train you to help
with things like light office work, food
preparation or simply answering the
phone. Let u know how you would like to
help, it's as simple as calling John or
Chrissie at 255-2060 and remember we
need you!!!!

St. Mary's church will be holding their
monthly Pasta Dinner on Tuesday,
January 14, 2014 in Schrader Hall at 15
Clark Street. Serving will be
from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. The menu
includes pasta, meatballs and sauce,
salad and dressing, Italian bread,
dessert and beverage. tickets must
be purchased at the door. Adults
$7.00 and $5.00 for children under 12.
Eat in or take out!

MARCH FOR LIFE

March for Life takes place on
Wednesday, January 22 in Washington, DC.
January 22nd is also a Day of Payer &
Penance for Life in the USA.
Bishop Matano will be participating in
the March for Life in Washington.
For more information contact St. Mary's
Parish Office at 252-9545.

ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL

St. Joseph School is
having an Open House during Catholic
Schools Week on Tuesday, January 28,
2014
from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. Come visit
our classes, meet our teachers and
experience our caring, academic
environment. When you visit during a
school day you have an opportunity to
see us in action! You may also call the
school at 253-8327 for an appointment at
another time.

HEALING MASS

Sts.
Mary & Martha Parish will be offering a
Healing Mass on Wednesday, January
29, 2014 at 6:00 pm at St. Hyacinth
Church. All are welcome.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED CAYUGA COUNTY HOMELESS
COUNT

The City
of Auburn/Cayuga County homeless Task
Force is coordinating a Homeless
Point-in-Time Count to determine the
magnitude of the homelessness in Cayuga
County on Thursday, January 30, 2014.
The Point-in-Time count will provide the
Homeless Task Force a snapshot of
homeless individuals and families in our
community and provide information to
pursue funding from the US Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that
will bring additional resources into
Cayuga County and City of Auburn to
serve the homeless population.

For the
effort to be successful, we are asking
organizations and individuals to
volunteer for the count. If you
are interested in volunteering please
contact Christina Thornton, Chapel House
Executive Director, at 255-2060 or
e-mail
cthornton@chapelhousehelter.org.

FEBRUARY

1ST
ENTRANCE/PLACEMENT EXAM

1st
Entrance/Placement Exam for Tyburn
Academy for grades 7 - 12 will be given
on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at 9:00
am. Scholarships awards are
based on February and March exams.
Financial aid available? For more
information or to register for exam,
call 252-2937 or email:
info@tyburnacademy.com

ST. JOSEPH
SCHOOL

St.
Joseph School will be having The
Flavors of the Fingerlakes again this
year on Friday, February 7th from
6-10 pm at The Falcons.
Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the
door. The tickets are available in
the school office, Auburn Crane &
Rigging and Homecare Medical Supply.
For more information please call the
school at 253-8327 or Joanna Billinski
at 246-4506.

HEALTHY
FAMILIES NEW YORK

Healthy Families New York is a home
visiting program that serves expecting
parents and new families, beginning with
weekly visits and decreasing over time
until the child starts school or Head
Start. The services educate and
connect the partners to resources in the
community to find solutions to every day
problems. The petition of the
Diocesan Public Policy Committee on
February 8 -9 will ask our legislators
to provide funding for this program to
meet the growing need for its services.
In our diocese the program is
administered by Catholic Charities in
Steuben County. Other agencies
provide Healthy Families services
in Cayuga, Chemung, Ontario, Seneca and
Tioga counties.

16TH ANNUAL GRAND KNIGHT'S DINNER
DANCE FOR COUNCIL #10709

16th Annual Grand Knight's Dinner Dance
for Council #10709 is at The Sunset
restaurant on Saturday, February 8,
2014. Cash bar at 6:00 pm
followed by family style dinner at 6:30
pm. Music provided by 'Moondance'.
Tickets are $25.00 per person.
Call Paul Davis at 255-3060, Matt Salemi
at 252-6740, Andy Roche at 246-1495 or
stop at Sam's Shoe Service.

MARCH

THE ROCHESTER CATHOLIC WOMEN'S
CONFERENCE

SAVE THE DATE! The Rochester
Catholic Women's Conference, The
Heart of the Matter, is coming on
March 1, 2014 to the Aquinas
Institute. Ladies, you won't want
to miss this day-long conference.
Come and enjoy these inspirational
talks, as well as participate in Mass,
Eucharistic adoration, and
Reconciliation. The day will also
include an elegant lunch and the
opportunity to visit many local Catholic
vendors and ministries. Please
visit
http://www.rochestercwc.org/ for
more information. Think you might
want to help promote this conference in
your parish? Please contact Maria
Mruzek,
Mruzek@rochester.rr.com, for more
details.

Eucharistic Adoration

St. Francis of Assisi
Chapel
is held on Monday through Friday from
8:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

St. Alphonsus Church is
held on the last Sunday of the month from 1:30 -
4:00pm

Rosary for Vocations

St. Mary's Church every Wednesday evening at
6:30 PM

The Catholic Shop

The
Catholic Shop (located at Holy Family)will reopen on Tuesday, September
13th at 10:00 am.

Cayuga County Health & Human Services is
looking for families/adults willing to open their
homes to less fortunate children in our county.
Our department provides financial and medical
support to meet the needs of the child, ongoing
training and support services. If you can make
room in your home and in your heart for children
who need safe, temporary care…... we need you.
Please contact Connie Smith, 315-253-1396